NGOs have a significant role to play, alongside governments, in improving the status of women. Jenny Shipley alongsidegovernmentimprove Change image and share on social
Hollow commitments to action in the future are insufficient. Deferring difficult issues must not be tolerated. Our children and grandchildren expect us to speak and act decisively. Jenny Shipley actactionchild Change image and share on social
I can't for the life of me see that by being permissive you actually assist anyone. Jenny Shipley assistlifepermissive Change image and share on social
I hear so many people talking about what's wrong, whether it's climate change or whatever, but so few say, 'Well, look, we've got this problem, so let's find the solution. Let's find a scientist, let's find politicians who are prepared to shape the future, or try and keep up with it.' Jenny Shipley changeclimatefind share on social
Chinese people as consumers, while they've always valued food and beverage for the health food qualities, they are also now wanting it in terms of other values: 'Does this speak about my position in society? Am I now middle-class, and does this matter to me?' Jenny Shipley beveragechineseclass share on social
The world has been gradually reducing its nuclear arsenals. Testing must stop so that progress on the destruction of nuclear weapons may begin. Jenny Shipley arsenalbegindestruction Change image and share on social
What we need is to understand that women won't often apply for a job until they're almost 95% qualified. So they tick the box and say, 'If I can't do it all, I can't be qualified.' Men look at the same job, and as long as they get to about 60%, they'll apply. Jenny Shipley applyboxjob share on social
I am not a supporter of the rhetoric of, 'Dear, dear, the toys have got lead paint.' If I had a manufacturer in China that allowed that to happen, I'd fire them instantly. Jenny Shipley allowchinadear Change image and share on social
Shaping the future is what drives me. Since I left politics, I'm very much interested in emerging markets. Jenny Shipley driveemergefuture Change image and share on social
Equality and development will not be achieved however if peace is not understood from women's' point of view. Jenny Shipley achievedevelopmentequality Change image and share on social